Overview

• Reneé Rapp's character, Leighton Murray, leaves Essex College in the second episode of season three, transferring to MIT to pursue advanced math studies and a future in finance.
• Rapp announced her departure from the series in July 2023, citing her growing music career and other professional ventures as reasons for the decision.
• Showrunners crafted Leighton's exit to reflect her ambitious and driven nature, ensuring her storyline aligned with the character's growth and self-discovery over the series.
• Rapp has credited playing Leighton with helping her embrace her own sexuality, describing the role as transformative for her personal life and identity.
• The show introduces new characters in season three to fill the void left by Leighton's departure, aiming to explore fresh dynamics and stories within the ensemble cast.